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Laura Bassen

Mama Elephant-May Stampede

May 15, 2018

Welcome to the Mama Elephant Design Team blog hop! Our newest release is now live and available for purchase in the store! www.mamaelephant.comMama Elephant-She's So LovelyMy project features the adorable new She’s So Lovely stamp set. Mama Elephant-She's So LovelyFor the background I used the Hillside Cover-Creative Cut. For the color I blended distress inks, masking off the sides with post-it tape as well as a few flicks of water.Mama Elephant-She's So LovelyI colored the images with Copics and used the coordinating dies to cut them out. I embossed a sentiment from She’s So Lovely in white onto a strip of black cardstock.Mama Elephant-She's So Lovely

To celebrate the new release, Mama Elephant is picking 3 winners to win their choice of stamp set! Winners will be chosen at random from the collective blogs in the Stampede. You have up to 4 chances to qualify to win!

» 1. Leave a comment on this blog post «
» 2. Like/share us on Facebook: facebook.com/mamaelephant «
» 3. Follow/tweet us on Twitter: twitter.com/heymamaelephant «
» 4. Follow/tweet us on Instagram: instagram.com/mamaelephant «
 
Each action qualifies for one entry, max 4 entries per stampeder please!
Now let’s get on with the Stampede with our designers!
May’s Special Guest Designer: Thi Lam | Amy Yang | Vera Rhuhay Pamela Ho | Laura Bassen | Nichol Spohr

SSS-Under the Sea Animals

May 11, 2018

Hi there! Just poppin’ in to share a sneak peek at a project I have over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the Under the Sea Animals stamp set.SSS-Under the Sea AnimalsI created this fun square window panel using a Basic Square die. You can check out the full project & video over on the Simon Says Stamp blog. Thanks so much for stopping by!


Pretty Pink Posh-May Blog Hop

May 10, 2018

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Pretty Pink Posh for their May Release Blog Hop. Pretty Pink Posh-Playful PuppiesI used the adorable Playful Puppies stamp set on this pop-up box card. Pretty Pink Posh-Playful PuppiesHow cute are these sweet pups? I colored the images with Copics and used the coordinating dies to cut them out. I embossed the sentiment in white onto pattern paper. Pretty Pink Posh-Playful PuppiesMy next project features the Hugs Shaker die. Pretty Pink Posh-Hugs Shaker DieI used my Silhouette machine to cut out the circles onto colored cardstock. Pretty Pink Posh-Hugs Shaker DieI popped up of the positive part of the die cut and added some added some gorgeous new Sparkling Clear Jewels. Not sure if there’s a right and wrong way to adhere these jewels, but I adhered these with the flat side facing up. They REALLY sparkle! Pretty Pink Posh-Hugs Shaker DieGIVEAWAY! There are 4 $25 gift certificates up for grabs (two winners each day). Winners will be picked randomly along the blog hop. Comments must be left by 11:59 PM PDT on 5/14/2018. Winners will be announced on the Pretty Pink Posh blog.

Hop Order:
Pretty Pink Posh blog
Jennifer McGuire
Justine Hovey 
Kay Miller
Jeanne Jachna
Laura Bassen←you are here!
Lexa Levana
Cathy Zielske
Eloise Blue
Shannon McComb
Lea Lawson
Thi Lam
Amy Yang
 

Layton’s Legacy Card Drive & Fundraiser Blog Hop

May 8, 2018

Hello there! Today I’m honored to be a part of a very special blog hop hosted by Lea Lawson. This hop is in honor of her sweet son, Layton Caleb. You can read more about Lea’s story here. SSS-Picture Book Love Bear & SkyI’ve created a card inspired by the moodboard below. I absolutely love the rustic, modern feel to this moodboard and what makes it even more special is the fact that it was Layton’s nursery moodboard.

I used the Picture Book Love Bear with rustic cream & white cardstock. I used Copics to add color to the hearts, eyes & nose. I also used the Picture Book Sky die with aqua & white cardstock, popping up the clouds for added dimension. I used a small triangle from the Live Well stamp set along with Barely Beige ink to stamp subtle triangles on the background. SSS-Picture Book Love Bear & SkyFor the sentiment I used the Simple Sentiments No.1 stamp set and embossed it in white onto Smoke cardstock. I used one of the Tilted Banner dies to die cut the sentiment and popped it up with foam tape.SSS-Picture Book Love Bear & SkyYou can find out several different ways to join along, whether you choose to donate, share, shop or even create. The details can all be found on Lea’s blog.

We have a huge Card Drive blog hop going on in Layton’s honor, with tons of amazing inspiration! We also have a fundraising effort, where every $5 donated gets you an entry into the prize drawing. There are over $2000 in prizes, sponsored by some of the most amazing stamping & papercrafting companies in the industry! {You can also see all the prizes HERE.}

Here is the link to the blog hop: An InLinkz Link-up

Waffle Flower May 2018 Release Blog Hop

May 5, 2018

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Waffle Flower for their May Release Blog Hop!
Waffle Flower Crafts-Sweet Ice Cream & SunshineMy first project features the fun new Sunshine stamp set along with the Sun Shine Panel die.
Waffle Flower Crafts-SunshineI die cut the Sun Shine Panel die onto white cardstock and blended distress inks onto each die cut “ray”. Then I popped up each ray with foam tape and stamped the sentiment from the Sunshine stamp set.
Waffle Flower Crafts-SunshineMy next project features the adorable Sweet Ice Cream Combo.
Waffle Flower Crafts-Sweet Ice CreamI used a few of the dies from the Ice Cream Combo set and die cut them onto the pink grid pattern paper. Then I stamped the images and colored them using Copics.
Waffle Flower Crafts-Sweet Ice CreamGiveaway:
To celebrate the blog hop, Waffle Flower is giving away $25 gift certificates to THREE lucky winners. Leave me a comment by 11:59pm ET on 5/7/18 for your chances to win. Winners will be chosen at random from all of the comments and will be announced on the Waffle Flower blog on 5/9/2018.

To celebrate the new release, all orders placed by 11:59pm ET on 5/7/18 will receive a free 3×4 Sunshine Stamp Set. No code required; Limited 1 per customer; While Supplies last.

Altenew-May 2018 Inspiration Challenge

May 2, 2018

Hello, everyone! This month I’m joining Altenew in hosting the May 2018 Inspiration Challenge!

The inspiration photo for this month’s challenge is of a card from last year that I created featuring the Floral Shadow Stamp Set. There are so many great colors to choose from in this project, but we’ve decided to highlight the pink, aqua, and teal for the challenge.

Here’s what I came up with using this photo as my inspiration:
Altenew-Stone Wall Stencil, Garden Treasure & Flower Arrangement setFor the background, I blended Dew Drops & Aqualicious Crisp Dye Inks using the Stone Wall Stencil.Altenew-Stone Wall Stencil, Garden Treasure & Flower Arrangement setFor the floral images, I used the Garden Treasure Stamp Set. I stamped the blooms with Pink Diamond, Pinkalicious,& Razzleberry inks. I also used a bit of Autumn Blaze Crisp Dye Ink for the stamen in the blooms. For the leaves, I used Bamboo& Parrot inks. I used the coordinating Garden Treasure Die to cut the floral images out and pop them up onto the ink–blended background.Altenew-Stone Wall Stencil, Garden Treasure & Flower Arrangement setFor the sentiment, I used the Flower Arrangement Stamp Set. I stamped the “hello” and then used the coordinating Flower Arrangement Die to die cut the sentiment. I die cut four more white word die-cuts and adhered them together using spray adhesive to make a sturdy, dimensional word die–cut.
Altenew-Stone Wall Stencil, Garden Treasure & Flower Arrangement setI’d love for you to join the challenge for a chance to win a $30 gift certificate. You can check out all the details over on the Altenew blog. Thanks so much for stopping by!


SSS-Picture Book Otter

April 28, 2018

Hi there! Just popping in to share a project featuring a few more goodies from the Fluttering By release by Simon Says Stamp.SSS-Picture Book Otter & Tap Dance StencilFor the background I blended Maliblue & Audrey Blue ink onto a Sea Glass panel using the Tap Dance Stencil. Then I die cut three otters using the cutie patootie Picture Book Otter die. I die cut three window openings using one of the Nested Circle dies for the otters to pop out of and added a few embossed sentiments from the Messages For Everyday set.
SSS-Picture Book Otter & Tap Dance StencilHere’s a video showing how I made this card.

Here’s to an otterly fantastic day:) Thanks so much for stopping by!


Mama Elephant-Monkey Bag

April 25, 2018

Hi there! Today I’m sharing these cute tote bags over on the Mama Elephant blog featuring the Favor Bag Accessory-Monkey Creative Cuts.Mama Elephant-Favor Bag Accessory-Monkey & Tote Bag 3D-XL Creative CutsTo create the tote bag I used the Tote Bag 3D-XL Creative Cuts with some rainbow patter paper by Lawn Fawn. This paper has my heart, but the monkey deserves the very best:)
Mama Elephant-Favor Bag Accessory-Monkey & Tote Bag 3D-XL Creative CutsI used the Favor Bag Accessory-Monkey for the monkey’s face and added a sentiment from the Girlfriend stamp set.
Mama Elephant-Favor Bag Accessory-Monkey & Tote Bag 3D-XL Creative CutsOn the back of the tote bag I used one of the pocket dies from the Tote Bag 3D-XL Creative Cuts that holds a gift card perfectly. Now I would fill that tote with some Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate with Caramel & Sea Salt. What a perfect little gift it would be…monkey, rainbow, itunes & dark chocolate:)
Mama Elephant-Favor Bag Accessory-Monkey & Tote Bag 3D-XL Creative CutsHere’s a video to show you how I created this tote bag.

Thanks so much for stopping by!


Altenew-Folksy Florals

April 23, 2018

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this project over on the Altenew blog featuring the Folksy Florals stamp set.Altenew-Folksy FloralI used several images from the Folksy Florals Stamp Set to build a sort of symmetrical folk art design. Using the MISTI makes it easy to position your stamp, rotate it, and stamp it again, getting a perfectly symmetrical placement.Altenew-Folksy FloralTo give the images a gradient look, I inked them up using a light and dark ink in the same color family. I used the Folksy Florals Stamp Set for the sentiment as well and popped up the panel onto a Harvest Gold base. To finish it off, I added a few enamel accents in Blue Ribbon & Wild Orchid. Altenew-Folksy FloralHere’s a video to show you how I made this card.

I have a winner to announce from my Altenew April release blog hop.
Congratulations Sophie Farah!

I also have a very belated winner to announce from the Motion Crafts blog hop.
Congratulations Annette Gordon!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Mama Elephant-Swinging Borders

April 20, 2018

Hi there! I’m back with Mama Elephant to highlight the Swinging Borders stamp set.Mama Elephant-Swinging BordersRainbow party lights with monkeys swinging from them? I’ll take it! I colored the images with Copics and added the swinging monkeys from Little Monkey Agenda.
Mama Elephant-Swinging BordersI used a white gel pen to add some accents to the party lights. For the sentiment I used Little Agenda Frames.
Mama Elephant-Swinging BordersCheck out the Mama Elephant blog to see more of the Swinging Borders set. Thanks for stopping by!